MECCA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Mecca Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Coachella Valley Unified school district, located in Mecca, CA with about 746 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, Mecca Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Mecca Elementary School, located at 65250 Coahuilla St. in Mecca, California, serves as a key educational institution within the Coachella Valley Unified School District (CVUSD). Nestled in the heart of the eastern Coachella Valley, the school provides academic instruction for students in the primary grade levels, focusing on building foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social development. As a part of a district that serves a diverse, predominantly agricultural community, the school emphasizes inclusive learning environments and strives to support the unique cultural and linguistic needs of its student population.
The school operates under the broader mission of the Coachella Valley Unified School District, which prioritizes college and career readiness through rigorous academic programs and community engagement. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards provided by CVUSD, Mecca Elementary works to foster a supportive atmosphere that encourages student growth, parental involvement, and academic achievement. For families and community members seeking detailed information regarding school calendars, district policies, or specific educational programs, the official district website at [www.cvusd.us](http://www.cvusd.us) serves as the primary resource for updates and administrative information.
For more information, contact Mecca Elementary at (760) 396-2143 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Mecca, CA 92254-6602
(760) 396-2143
http://www.cvusd.us
MECCA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Mecca, CA with about 746 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Coachella Valley Unified
- Total Students:
- 746
- Teachers:
- 33
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 746 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MECCA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 100% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 99.6%
- White
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.1%
- Male
- 51.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.